Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Ambulatory Care, 2nd Edition

2009. 162 pages. ISBN: 978-1-59940-230-7
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This newly updated accreditation manual contains Joint Commission International’s standards, intent statements, and measurable elements in the following for organizations offering care in ambulatory settings. The second edition of Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Ambulatory Care presents both patient-centered and organizational requirements in the following categories:

International Patient Safety Goals
Patient Access and Assessment
Patient Care and Care Continuity
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Patient Record and Information Flow
Patient Service Contracts
Patient and Family Education
Patient Anesthesia and Surgery
Improvement in Quality and Patient Safety
Infection Control and Facility Safety
Human Resource Management
Governance and Leadership

The book also includes a foreword by JCI President and Chief Executive Officer Karen H. Timmons, an introduction that serves as the manual’s user’s guide, a complete listing of JCI’s accreditation policies and procedures, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and a detailed index. All standards and policies contained in this manual are effective 1 April 2010.

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Item Number:
JCIA08

Price: $95.00 USD